Enrollment
421
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · O Fallon, IL
Laverna Evans Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Laverna Evans Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172976003088
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laverna Evans Elem School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #9 of 10
- public schools in O Fallon · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.1:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 421
- students enrolled
Laverna Evans Elem School has class sizes larger than 97% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laverna Evans Elem School ranks #9 of 10 public schools in O Fallon, IL.
School address
District: O Fallon Ccsd 90 · Illinois
NCES ID 172976003088 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.1:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Laverna Evans Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Laverna Evans Elem School
Laverna Evans Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in O Fallon, Illinois, enrolling 421 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.1:1 is larger than about 97% of Illinois schools and 51% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 421 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and African American (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding O Fallon Ccsd 90 spends $11,064 per pupil, 35% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among O Fallon's elementary schools, it stands alongside Joseph Arthur Middle School (299 students): Laverna Evans Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.1:1 vs 19.9:1).
O Fallon Ccsd 90 also operates Fulton Jr High School (667 students) and Amelia V Carriel Jr High (664 students) alongside Laverna Evans Elem School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Laverna Evans Elem School compares
Laverna Evans Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.1:1 | ▲ 51% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 421 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
421
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 51% above state mean
Top 97% in Illinois - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
25.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,064
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 49.3%
African American 31.7%
Two or More 11.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 49.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, Laverna Evans Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for O Fallon Ccsd 90, which includes Laverna Evans Elem School.
$11,064
Per student
-35%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.8%
State 38.9%
Federal 11.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Laverna Evans Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulton Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Amelia V Carriel Jr High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marie Schaefer Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Delores Moye Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Estelle Kampmeyer Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laverna Evans Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in O Fallon
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~421 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Laverna Evans Elem School
How many students attend Laverna Evans Elem School?
Laverna Evans Elem School has 421 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in O Fallon, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laverna Evans Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Laverna Evans Elem School is 21.1:1, which is 51% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laverna Evans Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Laverna Evans Elem School is White at 49.3% of enrollment, in O Fallon, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laverna Evans Elem School?
Laverna Evans Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Laverna Evans Elem School rank among public schools in O Fallon?
By Resource Investment Index, Laverna Evans Elem School ranks #9 of 10 public schools in O Fallon, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in O Fallon on the city page.
Is Laverna Evans Elem School a good school?
Laverna Evans Elem School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in O Fallon Ccsd 90?
Besides Laverna Evans Elem School, O Fallon Ccsd 90 also operates Fulton Jr High School (667 students), Amelia V Carriel Jr High (664 students), and Marie Schaefer Elem School (598 students). See the O Fallon Ccsd 90 district page for the complete list.
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